Cole, a 6-2 defensive end, is viewed by many scouts and pundits alike as an outside linebacker in the pros despite having posted solid numbers as an edge rusher. … Is fluid despite the lack of top athletic skills. … Lacks great change of direction skills. Lacks speed (4.70) and agility. Will struggle to make plays sideline-to-sideline. Misses too many tackles in the open field. Cole was a very good lower level DE who will be forced to shift to OLB in order to make it in the NFL. He is not a physical specimen or a great athlete, but he is a solid football player who will be around the ball more often that not. Right now he is a third round prospect with some upside.

CB Chris Smith was signed to the Rams practice squad to replace Ness as the secondary injury carousel continues to turn for the Rams and not in the good direction. Smith was already waiver/injured this preseason after the Lindenwood scrimmage, but has made his triumphant return.